Ethylene polymers (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.6 million of ethylene polymers (other) in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports ethylene polymers (other) from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 83% |
| India | $428K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $275K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $210K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $179K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $167K | 1.9% |
| United States | $69K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $44K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ethylene polymers (other) imports (HS 3901.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3901.90: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene polymers (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ethylene polymers (other) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene polymers (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (5%) and the Czech Republic (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene polymers (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene polymers (other)?
The HS code for ethylene polymers (other) is subheading 3901.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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